incompetent cervix

I lost my last baby at 19 weeks. They were not able to finalize what happened but an incompetent cervix was one of the things they think it might have been. I'm at 14 weeks and they are "monitoring" me. If it was IC last time will I definitely have one this time? I'm moving in 1 week (and have to change dr too). Are there any warning signs to watch for? Last time it was so sudden and unexpected I don't remember any precursors.....

I lost my last baby at 19 weeks. They were not able to finalize what happened but an incompetent cervix was one of the things they think it might have been. I'm at 14 weeks and they are "monitoring" me. If it was IC last time will I definitely have one this time? I'm moving in 1 week (and have to change dr too). Are there any warning signs to watch for? Last time it was so sudden and unexpected I don't remember any precursors.....

I lost my baby also at 19 weeks from an ic and also a uterine septum. Sorry abt ur loss. I had no warning signs at all. Im being monitored and going for cervical length checks every week. Also as ur dr abt 17p shots. They help with and ic and preterm labor. I started mine at 14 weeks. Good luck

I lost my baby also at 19 weeks from an ic and also a uterine septum. Sorry abt ur loss. I had no warning signs at all. Im being monitored and going for cervical length checks every week. Also as ur dr abt 17p shots. They help with and ic and preterm labor. I started mine at 14 weeks. Good luck

I have an 8yr old daughter who was born at 28 weeks. They have no idea why so they are thinking IC too. This time, because they know and I had a preemie, I am "high risk". I am seeing a perinatologist who explained that it is because the cervix shortens and starts to open, but not the part you can see in a vaginal exam. It's the part that is inside the abdomen. So I am getting an ultrasound every 2 weeks to monitor my cervix (if under 3.5 centimeters they will take action) and it was 7cm last time we checked. I will also get weekly shots of the hormone progesterone starting at week 18 to help prevent early labor. They may also do a cerclage which is a procedure where they sew the cervix shut if the cervix is thinning or opening/shortening. Sorry so long! But that's all the info I've gotten.

I have an 8yr old daughter who was born at 28 weeks. They have no idea why so they are thinking IC too. This time, because they know and I had a preemie, I am "high risk". I am seeing a perinatologist who explained that it is because the cervix shortens and starts to open, but not the part you can see in a vaginal exam. It's the part that is inside the abdomen. So I am getting an ultrasound every 2 weeks to monitor my cervix (if under 3.5 centimeters they will take action) and it was 7cm last time we checked. I will also get weekly shots of the hormone progesterone starting at week 18 to help prevent early labor. They may also do a cerclage which is a procedure where they sew the cervix shut if the cervix is thinning or opening/shortening. Sorry so long! But that's all the info I've gotten.

I'm bein watched for IC too, my cervix was 3.9 at 10 wks then at 12 wks it was down to 3.8 , I now just turned 14 wks , should I be worried? I kno it only went down .1 but that was at only 12 wks. and is 3.8 short at 12 wks?

I'm bein watched for IC too, my cervix was 3.9 at 10 wks then at 12 wks it was down to 3.8 , I now just turned 14 wks , should I be worried? I kno it only went down .1 but that was at only 12 wks. and is 3.8 short at 12 wks?

They check your cervix every week? That is so good. I too have cervical issues and they hardly ever check mine. I have asked that when I am at my ultrasounds with my twins every two weeks that they always check it, but they said since there is not much they can do, they will check it at 18 weeks.

They check your cervix every week? That is so good. I too have cervical issues and they hardly ever check mine. I have asked that when I am at my ultrasounds with my twins every two weeks that they always check it, but they said since there is not much they can do, they will check it at 18 weeks.

Yes i get checked every week and get 17 p shots every week. My high risk really listened and knew how scared i was. If it gets to 2.5 then i get the stitich. i would be a nervous wreck if they werent checking it every 1-2 weeks

Yes i get checked every week and get 17 p shots every week. My high risk really listened and knew how scared i was. If it gets to 2.5 then i get the stitich. i would be a nervous wreck if they werent checking it every 1-2 weeks

My dr believes cerclages can do more harm than good and after reading medical studies on it, I agree. I am going in for an ultrasound on the 31st to measure my cervix. He believes keeping an eye on it and bed rest if needed are all that can really be done preventativly. If it started shrinking up then we'd look into stitches.

My dr believes cerclages can do more harm than good and after reading medical studies on it, I agree. I am going in for an ultrasound on the 31st to measure my cervix. He believes keeping an eye on it and bed rest if needed are all that can really be done preventativly. If it started shrinking up then we'd look into stitches.

I too lost my first baby at 19 weeks. It was very unexpected. I had a baby last Dec and had a cerclage put in at 15 weeks. I had weekly cervix checks and was never put on bedrest and carried my son until 2 days before my due date. I am now pregnant again and had the cerclage placed at 14 weeks and so far I feel fine.

@Idelucca I am also from NJ, where in NJ are you?

I too lost my first baby at 19 weeks. It was very unexpected. I had a baby last Dec and had a cerclage put in at 15 weeks. I had weekly cervix checks and was never put on bedrest and carried my son until 2 days before my due date. I am now pregnant again and had the cerclage placed at 14 weeks and so far I feel fine.

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